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Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: Acting on a suo moto Public Interest Litigation over the alarming sight of dead fish floating in Mala Lake, the High Court has directed the Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) and the Directorate of Health (DoH) to submit detailed status reports. During the hearing, the court made it clear that the matter is not confined to a one-off incident at Mala Lake, but reflects a deeper and more systemic problem impacting water bodies located along the outskirts of urban centres. The bench observed that such recurring incidents point towards possible lapses in monitoring, pollution control, and…

Team Goemkarponn Calangute: Calangute MLA Michael Lobo has strongly condemned the controversial remarks made by Gautam Khattar against Goencho Saib, the revered patron saint Francis Xavier. Lobo stated that people across Goa, irrespective of caste, creed, or religion, have denounced the offensive comments, describing them as irresponsible and deeply hurtful to the sentiments of Goans. He alleged that such statements appear to be a deliberate attempt to create division and communal disharmony in the state. Highlighting Goa’s long-standing tradition of unity, tolerance, and mutual respect, Lobo urged citizens to remain vigilant against such attempts, particularly those driven by personal publicity.…

Team Goemkarponn Ponda: Devout residents of Ponda have called for the removal of a chicken shop operating at the entrance of the municipal vegetable market, citing hygiene issues and inconvenience to vendors and customers. A delegation submitted a memorandum to Deputy Collector Kaushik Amonkar, urging immediate intervention. The official assured that directions would be issued to the Ponda Municipal Council to address the matter. Municipal Chairperson Virendra Dhavlikar also responded positively, assuring that necessary steps would be taken. The memorandum was submitted by Brahmachari Arjun Priyaprabhu of ISKCON along with Satyavijay Naik, Devanand Surlekar, Gautam Prabhu, Rajendra Desai, Shivdatt Nadkarni…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: Chief Minister Pramod Sawant inaugurated the seven day Gomantak Janak Bhagwan Parshuram Avtaran Mahotsav 2026 at the Mandovi Promenade in Panaji, marking the beginning of a major spiritual and cultural celebration in the state. The festival, being held from April 19 to April 26, commemorates the birth anniversary of Bhagwan Parshuram and aims to promote Goa as a hub for spiritual and cultural tourism. The event is organised by the Rashtriya Parshuram Parishad along with the Panaji Nav Varsha Swagat Samiti, in collaboration with the Department of Information and Publicity and managed by the Entertainment Society of…

Team Goemkarponn Panaji: A free summer football camp aimed at nurturing young talent will be held for children from the Aldona constituency, as part of a community-focused sports initiative by the PACT Foundation in collaboration with Kick Off Football Schools. The nine day intensive camp is scheduled from May 1 to May 10, 2026, at the Moira Club Ground near Mapusa. Daily sessions will be conducted from 7:30 am to 9:00 am and are open to boys and girls between the ages of 6 and 14 years. The programme is designed to provide structured football training in a supportive and…

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court is set to hear a significant plea filed by the Enforcement Directorate challenging a trial court decision in the National Herald-linked money laundering case involving senior Congress leaders. The case concerns Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, along with other individuals and entities, including Sam Pitroda and Young Indian. The matter will be heard by Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma. The ED has approached the high court after a trial court refused to take cognisance of its prosecution complaint in December 2025. The lower court had ruled that the complaint was not legally maintainable as it…

New Delhi: A distress audio message from an Indian-flagged tanker has brought new clarity to the confusion surrounding a recent firing incident in the Strait of Hormuz, where two vessels were forced to turn back after coming under fire. The recording, reportedly from the crude oil tanker Sanmar Herald, captures a crew member urgently communicating with Iranian naval forces during the incident. In the brief transmission, the speaker questions why the vessel was being targeted despite having received prior clearance to pass, while requesting permission to retreat. The episode occurred as the Sanmar Herald and another Indian-flagged ship, Jag Arnav,…